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This blog is to help you gain more knowledge about estate planning and all-you-should-know when having your estate planned.
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Business Succession Plan: How to Protect Your Shares and Family Interests With Insurance and Wills

Can you imagine one day becoming a director of a private limited company (Sdn. Bhd.) with your business partner? You hold 60% of the shares in the company, while your partner holds 40%. Now, you’re thinking of preparing an exit plan because you want the company to continue running smoothly without you. You’re considering leaving...

Who Will Take Care of You and Your Assets When You Can’t?

One of my relatives, Sara, is a retiree, aged 62 and single. During our conversation, she shared that she has approximately RM100,000 in cash and a condominium worth RM700,000. She also spends RM2,500 a month on living expenses, which includes paying for two life insurance policies (covering critical illness and life insurance) with a combined...

Is it sufficient to use a Will as our estate planning tool?

When assisting clients with their estate planning, we first study the client’s background, assets, and liabilities in detail. I recently met a client who is a successful businessman and investor. He has built a portfolio consisting of stocks, cryptocurrencies, and properties worth over RM3 million, plus RM500,000 in cash. Despite accumulating such personal wealth, he...

Can I include digital assets in my Will?

“I’m Mr. Wong, 55 years old, and I have been invested in the world of cryptocurrency for some time now. Over the years, I’ve accumulated a significant amount of digital assets and firmly believe in their long-term value. My concern is how to ensure these assets are properly passed down to my son, Adam, after...

Can I DIY my own Will?

When it comes to planning for the future, many people often ask, “Can I write my own Will? Is doing it myself sufficient?” or “Why should I spend money on a professional Will writing service?” I think this is a general misconception by the public and let me explain it in detail.   Can You...

What Happens to Your Investments After You Pass Away?

Understanding the Impact on Your Investments   Imagine Alex, an experienced investor from Malaysia, who has amassed a diversified portfolio in both Malaysia and Singapore. If Alex were to pass away, what would happen to his investments and the dividends they generate?   Without a Will   If Alex has not prepared a Will, his...

  First, allow me to explain the concept of guardianship. Guardianship is a legal concept that plays a vital role in ensuring the welfare and protection of children below 18 and who are unable to manage their own affairs in Malaysia. It is governed by the Guardianship of Infants Act 1961.   Next, let us...